An Airbus Beluga had to perform some awkward air manoeuvres when approaching Hawarden Airport.

The super transporter aircraft was on its way from Madrid when it flew over Mold , doubled back and headed towards Wrexham .

It is thought to have been put into a holding pattern.

A source at Airbus said: "Pilots were doing as they were told by Air Traffic Control to avoid congestion."

After performing a tight circle around Holt, thought to be part of a holding pattern, the Beluga then came around Chester before lining up and coming in to land safely near the Airbus base at Broughton.